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5 Things You Don’t Want to Hear at Your Home Valuation

Choosing an estate agent isn’t just about who gives you the highest valuation or the lowest fee. What they say during the appointment can reveal a lot about how they’ll handle your sale. From “testing the water” to vague promises of ready-made buyers, here are five phrases that should make sellers stop, think and ask a few more questions.

How NOT to Choose the Agent to Sell Your Home

Choosing a local estate agent because they gave the highest valuation, charged the lowest fee or have lots of boards nearby can be tempting – but are these really the right reasons? Here are 5 common mistakes that I believe sellers make when choosing an agent, and what you should be looking for instead when picking an estate agent in Derbyshire.

What’s Happening in the Derbyshire Property Market?

Our July Derbyshire Property Market Report was really well received, so we're back with the August update. Using our three-layer model, we combine official house price data, actual Land Registry sales and current buyer activity to give a clear picture of what's really happening across Derby, Alfreton and wider Derbyshire. See what it means for you.

Landlord Update: More Judges. More Tech. Same Court Delays?

Section 21 has gone, Section 8 is in the spotlight, and the Government says the courts are gearing up. More judges, more staff and new digital systems sounds positive, but landlords need more than promises. We look at what’s changing, how Section 8 works in practice, and why getting the process right first time could save months of delay and cost.

Selling in Alfreton? Don’t Ignore This 12.7% Price Gap

In property, the figures tell the story. Alfreton’s 12.7% gap between average asking and completed sale prices, together with a 94% completion rate for homes sold within 25 days, shows why pricing and early momentum matter so much. Understanding these numbers could make the difference between simply going on the market and successfully moving home.

No Registration, No Listing. Landlords Need to Get PRS Database Ready

The PRS Database is set to change how rental properties are registered, checked and advertised. With agents expected to play a vital role, and potential fines linked to incorrect marketing, landlords need accurate records ready before a property reaches the portals. Here’s what may be required and how Cope & Co. can help you stay organised.

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